TGT TransitBikeVKT 2025
Back to top Targets The Transportation Master Plan sets out a long-term vision for changing how Kelowna residents get around. However, it is important to set realistic expectations for how much can change in 20 years. The targets below were developed through detailed modelling and analysis. They are intended to be ambitious yet achievable with the actions proposed in the TMP. The targets are based on key metrics that help us understand broad trends in travel behaviour and the direction we are heading. Double transit ridership + How are we doing? + What are we doing? + What's next? In 2025, approximately 226,000 transit service hours were provided across the regional transit system, including approximately 174,000 service hours within Kelowna, reflecting continued investment in transit service expansion across the region. This year we have made advanced service improvements in the Rutland Local Area Transit Plan and undertook the Mission Network Restructure. This includes the construction of 21 new bus stops, upgrading five existing stops, and installing six new shelters to enhance accessibility, comfort, and convenience for riders. The Rutland Exchange was nearly completed, while work continued at the Hardy Transit Centre, and planning progressed for the future Kelowna Regional Transit Centre including design development, site preparation, and funding advocacy. We saw continued success with the Umo electronic fare system, which modernizes fare collection and offers riders more convenient payment options. Approximately 60 per cent of 2025 boardings were made by Umo users. We expanded our partnership with United Way through the Emergency Transit Assistance Program, providing more single tickets and day passes and introducing 30-day passes for select agencies. Development of an Affordable Transit Pass Program to improve access for individuals facing economic barriers also advanced and presented to Council. A 22 per cent increase in transit service is planned for the next three years in Kelowna. Beginning January 2026, an additional 15,250 service hours were added in the Rutland and Mission areas, and an additional 24,000 service hours will be added in subsequent years. We also expanded OnDemand service in early 2026, building on the successful Crawford neighbourhood pilot. Key transit facility upgrades in 2026, include expansions at the MissionActivity Centre and OkanaganCollege exchanges and improvements at the Hardy Street Transit Centre. Planning for the new Kelowna Regional Transit Centre will continue with BC Transit, moving the project toward funding approval. With support from senior government partners, these investments will prepare the system for future service growth and fleet electrification. Battery Electric Buses are expected to enter service in Kelowna in 2026. Quadruple bike trips + What are we doing? + What's next? reduce traffic congestion and emissions. It is most attractive in the summer, which helps take pressure off our roads when they are busiest. increasing in Kelowna. The consistent upward trend observed through both Eco-Counter data and the Household Travel Survey suggests more people are choosing to cycle for transportation and recreation. This growth may be linked to continued investment in cycling infrastructure, improved network connectivity, and the increasing popularity of e-bikes, which help people travel farther and overcome barriers such as distance and hills. In 2025, we completed several key links in our all ages and abilities (AAA) active transportation network, including the Bertram Overpass and Rowcliffe Park multi-use pathway, creating a new safe crossing of Highway 97. Additional upgrades across the network included the Mission Creek Bridge replacement, traffic calming in the Hollydell Neighborhood, Raymer Road sidewalk improvements, Abbott Street bike path improvements, and the Glenmeadows multi-use pathway retrofit. We continue to provide updates to the Bike Map. In 2026, we will continue building Kelowna’s active transportation network, with a key priority being the Bertram Active Transportation Corridor. This project will connect Sutherland over the Bertram Overpass, through downtown to the new downtown UBCO campus, and link to the Cawston multi‑use pathway. Construction of the Rutland Neighbourhood Bikeway, and Okanagan Rail Trail extension will also begin, along with delivery of additional bike network improvements on Airport Way, Kneller Road, Ellis Street, Lakeshore Road, and Hartman Road. New bike facilities will also be integrated into major road improvement and extension projects, including the Burtch Road improvements, and extension, Glenmore Road, Hollywood Road and Lakeshore Road. Reduce distance driven + What are we doing? + What's next? Kelowna’s Official Community Plan and Transportation Master Plan work together to help people drive less by making trips shorter and giving more options to get around. They encourage building more homes, jobs, and services in central areas so people can walk, bike, or take transit instead of driving long distances. The plans also focus on improving bus service, adding safer bike routes, and making walking easier so everyone has good alternatives to driving. We will continue to monitor this metric, using the Household Travel Survey as the primary source moving forward. The target to reduce vehicle kilometres travelled will remain front and centre as we look to make updates to our OCP and TMP. By supporting more complete communities and continuing to improve travel choices, we aim to reduce how far people need to drive each day.
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| Last Updated | September 23, 2026, 07:20 (UTC) |
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TGT TransitBikeVKT 2025 |
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Back to top Targets The Transportation Master Plan sets out a long-term vision for changing how Kelowna residents get around. However, it is important to set realistic expectations for how much can change in 20 years. The targets below were developed through detailed modelling and analysis. They are intended to be ambitious yet achievable with the actions proposed in the TMP. The targets are based on key metrics that help us understand broad trends in travel behaviour and the direction we are heading. Double transit ridership + How are we doing? + What are we doing? + What's next? In 2025, approximately 226,000 transit service hours were provided across the regional transit system, including approximately 174,000 service hours within Kelowna, reflecting continued investment in transit service expansion across the region. This year we have made advanced service improvements in the Rutland Local Area Transit Plan and undertook the Mission Network Restructure. This includes the construction of 21 new bus stops, upgrading five existing stops, and installing six new shelters to enhance accessibility, comfort, and convenience for riders. The Rutland Exchange was nearly completed, while work continued at the Hardy Transit Centre, and planning progressed for the future Kelowna Regional Transit Centre including design development, site preparation, and funding advocacy. We saw continued success with the Umo electronic fare system, which modernizes fare collection and offers riders more convenient payment options. Approximately 60 per cent of 2025 boardings were made by Umo users. We expanded our partnership with United Way through the Emergency Transit Assistance Program, providing more single tickets and day passes and introducing 30-day passes for select agencies. Development of an Affordable Transit Pass Program to improve access for individuals facing economic barriers also advanced and presented to Council. A 22 per cent increase in transit service is planned for the next three years in Kelowna. Beginning January 2026, an additional 15,250 service hours were added in the Rutland and Mission areas, and an additional 24,000 service hours will be added in subsequent years. We also expanded OnDemand service in early 2026, building on the successful Crawford neighbourhood pilot. Key transit facility upgrades in 2026, include expansions at the MissionActivity Centre and OkanaganCollege exchanges and improvements at the Hardy Street Transit Centre. Planning for the new Kelowna Regional Transit Centre will continue with BC Transit, moving the project toward funding approval. With support from senior government partners, these investments will prepare the system for future service growth and fleet electrification. Battery Electric Buses are expected to enter service in Kelowna in 2026. Quadruple bike trips + What are we doing? + What's next? reduce traffic congestion and emissions. It is most attractive in the summer, which helps take pressure off our roads when they are busiest. increasing in Kelowna. The consistent upward trend observed through both Eco-Counter data and the Household Travel Survey suggests more people are choosing to cycle for transportation and recreation. This growth may be linked to continued investment in cycling infrastructure, improved network connectivity, and the increasing popularity of e-bikes, which help people travel farther and overcome barriers such as distance and hills. In 2025, we completed several key links in our all ages and abilities (AAA) active transportation network, including the Bertram Overpass and Rowcliffe Park multi-use pathway, creating a new safe crossing of Highway 97. Additional upgrades across the network included the Mission Creek Bridge replacement, traffic calming in the Hollydell Neighborhood, Raymer Road sidewalk improvements, Abbott Street bike path improvements, and the Glenmeadows multi-use pathway retrofit. We continue to provide updates to the Bike Map. In 2026, we will continue building Kelowna’s active transportation network, with a key priority being the Bertram Active Transportation Corridor. This project will connect Sutherland over the Bertram Overpass, through downtown to the new downtown UBCO campus, and link to the Cawston multi‑use pathway. Construction of the Rutland Neighbourhood Bikeway, and Okanagan Rail Trail extension will also begin, along with delivery of additional bike network improvements on Airport Way, Kneller Road, Ellis Street, Lakeshore Road, and Hartman Road. New bike facilities will also be integrated into major road improvement and extension projects, including the Burtch Road improvements, and extension, Glenmore Road, Hollywood Road and Lakeshore Road. Reduce distance driven + What are we doing? + What's next? Kelowna’s Official Community Plan and Transportation Master Plan work together to help people drive less by making trips shorter and giving more options to get around. They encourage building more homes, jobs, and services in central areas so people can walk, bike, or take transit instead of driving long distances. The plans also focus on improving bus service, adding safer bike routes, and making walking easier so everyone has good alternatives to driving. We will continue to monitor this metric, using the Household Travel Survey as the primary source moving forward. The target to reduce vehicle kilometres travelled will remain front and centre as we look to make updates to our OCP and TMP. By supporting more complete communities and continuing to improve travel choices, we aim to reduce how far people need to drive each day. |
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2026-01-21 |
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https://tmp.reporting.kelowna.ca/datasets/kelowna::tgt-transitbikevkt-2025 |
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